Sights
In a few kilometres distance from Manias Mansion, our guests can visit numerous sights of historical and cultural interest.
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Oaxos Palace: Archaeological site
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0.5Km |
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Hellinospita: Domed tombs of the Hellenistic period (excavated by the Archaeological Services) |
0.5Km |
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Axos Meteoron: Church of Peter & Paul (It has a recreational area and a playground) |
3Km |
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Holy Church of Saint Paraskevi: 14th century Byzantine Church with domes (under restoration) |
1Km |
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Holy Church of Saint Eirini: 14th-15th century Byzantine cruciform Church with dome of rich architecture, with murals |
0.5Km |
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Holy Church of Aghios Ioannis: 14th century Byzantine Church with rare murals and a mosaic |
0.5Km |
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Church of the Holy Transfiguration: 14th century Byzantine church (under restoration) |
0.5Km |
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Holy Church of Saint Constantinos & Eleni: 19th century Byzantine cruciform Cathedral with dome |
0.5Km |
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Holy Church of Saint George: 14th century Byzantine church with murals and a belfry of rich architecture |
0.5Km |
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Church of the Holy Cross: 16th century Byzantine church with a rare temple |
0.5Km |
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Holy Church of Archangel Michael: 14th century, two-aisled Byzantine church with murals. Water springs from the foundations of the church |
0.3Km |
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Holy Church of Virgin Mary: 14th century restored Byzantine church with murals |
2Km |
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Holy Church of Saint Athanasios Byzantine cruciform church with dome (local Saint) |
1.5Km |
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Tsakalogiorgis’ workshop and woodcarving museum |
0.5Km |
For those who love longer distances, they can visit some more sights of special interest in the wider area of Manias Mansion.
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Zominthos: Archaeological site |
28Km |
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Skinakas Observatory |
28Km |
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Holy Monastery of Diskouri: 16th century monastery |
3Km |
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Holy Monastery of Halepas: 15th century monastery |
7Km |
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Holy Monastery of Vosakos: 12th or 14th century monastery |
15Km |
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Holy Monastery of Atali: 17th century monastery |
20Km |
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Potamianos’ wax museum |
2.5Km |
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Idaion Andron: Cave where Zeus was born |
30Km |
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Sfentoni Cave |
2Km |
For those who are nature lovers and who would like to get to know the natural beauties of our area, they can visit Psiloritis - the highest mountain of Crete, the mountain lodge Lakkos of Mygeros (23Km), the Nida plateau (30Km), the old threshing floors and “mitata” (old shepherds’ lodges where cheese is produced), springs, rivers and gorges, or take hikes on paths of unique beauty.
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